The opening of Western Sydney's latest swimming spot has seen hundreds of Aussies line grassy knolls and take a dip in the Parramatta River, but many locals said they would 'never' swim there.

Beachgoers have flocked to a brand new swimming spot along the Parramatta River after being assured the water was safe to swim in. Putney Beach at Putney Park in Sydney's north-west had its grand ...